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G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

4×16 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
  • G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
55Gear score55
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
4×4 GBKit4×16 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $278

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 or Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Total capacity: Kingston ValueRAM 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).